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Although its demolition has required a methodical process, redevelopment of the former downtown Pensacola YMCA at 400 N. Palafox St. is progressing according to schedule, the site's developer said Monday.

Fred Gunther — who along with his brother, Brad Myers, intends to revitalize the site into a mixed-use development called Galveztown — said because of the building’s proximity to schools and churches, the number of days suitable for contractor Maverick Demolition each week is limited.

"Maverick Demolition is working very hard to minimize the impact of the demolition on our neighbors," Gunther said in an email. "It is a big building, and so far, most of the work has occurred each Saturday. As a result, the demolition process is going to take longer than it normally would, but everything is running on schedule. Within the next few weeks, you are going to see a total transformation of the site."

After the demolition, the property will be subdivided into nine residential lots to be marketed by Gunther Properties LLC. Lots will be priced at $195,000 and $210,000. The single-story building at the north of the property will be converted into 7,000 square feet of restaurant space, while the racquetball courts at the east of the property will be converted into 2,900 square feet of office space.